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Turner Urges Tough Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers

9/27/2025

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Rep. Michael Turner, after a trip to Ukraine, urged a sanctions bill targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas, with tariffs up to 500%.
He said Russia's economy funds its war effort, stating, "It's an issue of math."
He warned Russia's aggression threatens NATO and European security, citing drone incursions into Poland and Romania, and noted sanctions have stalled.

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Rep. Michael Turner, after a trip to Ukraine, urged a sanctions bill targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas, with tariffs up to 500%.
He said Russia's economy funds its war effort, stating, "It's an issue of math."
He warned Russia's aggression threatens NATO and European security, citing drone incursions into Poland and Romania, and noted sanctions have stalled.